A kennel alternative in Edinburgh: home dog boarding
Your dog stays in a real home with a verified Petme sitter across Stockbridge, Morningside, Leith, Portobello and every Edinburgh neighbourhood. 0% fee for owners, cashback after completed stays, and up to £20,000 through the Protection Plan.
0% owner fee + cashback
£59better off on Petme
Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at £20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.
Why Petme
Why Edinburgh owners choose Petme for dog boarding
Every boarding stay in Edinburgh is designed around one thing: your peace of mind.
0% commission
Zero fee for owners
No commission. No hidden charges. The price you see is what your sitter receives. You pay nothing extra, ever.
Cashback rewards
Cashback after completed bookings
Earn money back on every completed boarding stay. The more you book on Petme, the more cashback accumulates in your account.
Trusted sitters
Verified and background-checked
Every boarding sitter on Petme is reviewed by our trust and safety team. Only verified, background-checked sitters can accept boarding bookings.
£20,000 protection
£20,000 Protection Plan
The Protection Plan offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs if your dog has an accident or falls ill during the stay, subject to its terms.
Verified pet sitters in Edinburgh
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
Grace
Availability confirmed 12d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
I’m a caring and organised Edinburgh student who loves animals!
Shea
Availability confirmed yesterday
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uni student and avid pet lover!🐾
Gloria
Availability confirmed yesterday
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Reliable, attentive and obsessed with dogs! I’ll treat yours like family
James Weeks
Availability confirmed 6d ago
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any time of day: always up for a walk!
Erin Miller
Availability confirmed 9d ago
Usually replies within an hour
doing what I love in my free time- looking after and loving animals
Tegan
Availability confirmed 5d ago
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Outgoing and artistic animal lover. I am open to all types of animals as a long term multi-pet owner myself. Open to any questions 🌸💕🐾.
Amber
Availability confirmed today
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Loves walking, animals and fun.
Lara
Availability confirmed 15d ago
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Creative person who loves the company of all animals! open to all animal personalities ⭐️
Jemima Thomson
Availability confirmed 5d ago
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Edinburgh local, experienced sitter and walker, love all animals!
Joanne
Availability confirmed 5d ago
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I adore cats and dogs and they also adore me, win win 💚🩷
Anna
Availability confirmed today
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I love animals and would love to walk and look after your dog!
Lewis
Availability confirmed 6d ago
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Chosen to spend my birthday at the cat cafe
Emily Borthwick
Availability confirmed 4d ago
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Edinburgh based with 5+ years of animal care experience
Saffron Mitchell
Availability confirmed 3d ago
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A wee local business, and a big love for animals. Giving every pet the care and attention they deserve 🐾🤍
Emma Fraser
Availability confirmed 4d ago
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I love all animals especially dogs and have my own wee Cavapoo puppy who is 7 months old 🤍
Steph
Availability confirmed 15d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
dog lover working from home 🐾
How it works
Three steps to your perfect boarding sitter in Edinburgh
Search boarding sitters
Browse verified boarding sitters in your area. Filter by price, star rating, home setup (garden, own pets, etc.), and availability for your dates.
Meet and greet. Free.
Arrange a meet-and-greet through chat at the sitter's home before your booking. Confirm your dog feels comfortable before you commit.
Board, relax, earn cashback
Drop off your dog with confidence. Receive updates and photos during the stay. When the booking completes, cashback lands automatically in your account.
Dog boarding in Edinburgh: what you need to know
Edinburgh is one of Scotland's most dog-friendly cities. From the slopes of Arthur's Seat and the shoreline at Portobello Beach to the quiet walks along the Water of Leith, the city offers excellent outdoor variety for dogs of every breed and energy level. Petme boarding sitters live across Edinburgh from Stockbridge to Morningside, giving you a local, trusted match wherever you are.
Petme charges 0% commission for pet owners in Edinburgh. You pay exactly the price agreed with your sitter. Cashback is added to your account after every completed boarding stay, and the Protection Plan offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs.
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Everything you need to know about dog boarding in Edinburgh.
How much does dog boarding cost in Edinburgh?
Is home boarding better than a kennel in Edinburgh?
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Does the Protection Plan apply to Edinburgh boarding stays?
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Dog boarding cost in Edinburgh
Nightly and weekly boarding prices in Edinburgh, home boarding against kennels, and a worked budget.
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